Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) Gaertn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 219 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454617
Common Names
- Talinum paniculatum
- Panicled Fameflower
- Panicled Talinum
Synonyms
- Ruelingia patens (L.) Ehrh. [unknown]
- Talinum patens (L.) Juss. [unknown]
- Portulaca paniculata Jacq. [unknown]
- Portulaca patens L. [unknown]
- Calandrinia andrewskii H.Vilm. [unknown]
- Claytonia patens Kuntze [unknown]
- Helianthemoides patens (L.) Medik. [unknown]
- Talinum chrysanthum Rose & Standl. [unknown]
- Talinum paniculatum sarmentosum (Engelm.) Poelln. [unknown]
- Talinum patens (L.) Willd. [unknown]
- Talinum reflexum Cav. [unknown]
- Talinum dichotomum Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Portulaca reflexa Haw. [unknown]
- Talinum moritziana Kl. ex Rohrb.in Mart. [unknown]
- Talinum purpureum hort. ex A.Gray [unknown]
- Talinum roseum Dammann [unknown]
- Talinum sarmentosum Engelm. [unknown]
- Talinum spathulatum A.Gray [unknown]
- Talinum reflexum saramentosum (Engelm.) Small [unknown]
- Talinum patens sarmentosum (Engelm.) A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Talinum paniculatum (also called Panicled Talinum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a slender stem with a tuft of leaves at the top and grows up to 1m in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in moist to wet soils, in grasslands, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Talinum paniculatum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talinum paniculatum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters and are followed by small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped and slightly pointed at the tips.
Cultivation and Propagation
Talinum paniculatum is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Talinum paniculatum
Talinum paniculatum is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the region.
Talinum paniculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Talinum paniculatum?
Talinum paniculatum
What is the common name of Talinum paniculatum?
Panicled Talinum
What type of soil does Talinum paniculatum prefer?
Talinum paniculatum prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Species in the Talinum genus
Talinum caffrum,
Talinum portulacifolium,
Talinum paniculatum,
Talinum calycinum,
Talinum fruticosum,
Talinum sediforme,
Talinum napiforme,
Talinum polygaloides,
Talinum arnotii,
Talinum crispatulum,
Talinum tenuissimum,
Talinum tuberosum,
Talinum crassicaule,
Talinum multiflorum,
Talinum nocturnum,
Talinum punae,
Species in the Talinaceae family
Amphipetalum paraguayense,
Talinella dauphinensis,
Talinella grevei,
Talinella boiviniana,
Talinella pachypoda,
Talinella microphylla,
Talinella albidiflora,
Talinella ankaranensis,
Talinella bosseri,
Talinella humbertii,
Talinella latifolia,
Talinella tsitondroinensis,
Talinella xerophila,
Talinum caffrum,
Talinum portulacifolium,
Talinum paniculatum,
Talinum calycinum,
Talinum fruticosum,
Talinum sediforme,
Talinum napiforme,
Talinum polygaloides,
Talinum arnotii,
Talinum crispatulum,
Talinum tenuissimum,
Talinum tuberosum,
Talinum crassicaule,
Talinum multiflorum,
Talinum nocturnum,
Talinum punae,